England footballer Jude Bellingham has acquired a minority stake in The Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix, with a focus on community engagement.
Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has announced the end of his association with the Trinamool Congress, alleging widespread corruption within the party and claiming he was denied a ticket for refusing to pay a substantial sum.
A 34-year-old trader was shot dead in East Delhi following a parking dispute with his brother's tenant. The victim's family is devastated, and police have arrested two suspects while searching for others involved.
A 63-year-old retired Reserve Bank of India (RBI) employee was allegedly stabbed to death inside his residence in Delhi's Mandir Marg area. Police have launched an investigation and are exploring all possible motives.
A 27-year-old man was allegedly charred to death in Bengaluru after his girlfriend set him on fire at her house. Police suspect the murder was premeditated, as the woman believed he had been avoiding her.
A 39-year-old man was killed in Kadakkal, Kerala, after being attacked by a gang. Police are investigating a possible revenge motive and have taken two people into custody.
The UK's terror threat level has been raised from 'substantial' to 'severe', meaning an attack is highly likely, following antisemitic stabbings in north-west London. The decision was made by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre due to rising Islamist and extreme right-wing threats.
A 19-year-old student from Odisha drowned in the sea near Varkala, Kerala, after being swept away by strong currents. Police have launched an investigation into the tragic incident.
The post-mortem report of a senior IRS officer's daughter, who was murdered in her Delhi residence, reveals strangulation as the cause of death, along with multiple injuries indicating a struggle and assault. A former domestic help has been arrested in connection with the crime.
A 19-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district over dowry demands, police said.
A clash between two wedding processions in a Uttar Pradesh village, triggered by stone-throwing, resulted in one death and six injuries, according to police.
A Mumbai court sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the 2017 murder of a three-year-old boy, ruling the crime was intentional but did not warrant the death penalty.
Diksha Dagar began strongly at the MCB Ladies Classic in Mauritius, carding a 4-under 68, highlighted by a hole-in-one. Agathe Laisne leads the field with an 8-under 64.
Uttar Pradesh Police conducted 35 encounters across the state, resulting in the deaths of three alleged criminals, injuries to more than 36, and the arrest of over 60 suspects. The crackdown reflects the state government's zero-tolerance policy against crime and ongoing efforts to combat organised criminal networks.
The DMK has strongly criticised the Congress party for exiting their alliance in Tamil Nadu, accusing them of betrayal and opportunistic behaviour. The DMK claims the Congress has undermined the stability of the state government and risked the progress made in the last five years.
A 47-year-old trader was allegedly robbed of 2.5 million by two individuals on a motorcycle in the Subhash Place area of northwest Delhi. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing CCTV footage.
A 25-year-old man is missing after allegedly being assaulted in Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir, sparking outrage and prompting a police investigation.
A 35-year-old man, accused of murdering his wife, was found hanging in Namsai Police Station in Arunachal Pradesh. Two police personnel have been suspended, and investigations are underway.
A 64-year-old woman was robbed after being pushed off a train shortly after it left Kozhikode railway station. The assailant stole cash and a mobile phone before fleeing.
A 50-year-old shopkeeper was killed and two others injured in a clash with neighbours in Delhi's Shakurpur area. Police have detained three suspects and are investigating the incident.
A 28-year-old man in Faridabad, India, died by suicide while on a video call with his girlfriend after facing relationship difficulties. Police are investigating the incident.
A retired Army officer and key witness in a multi-crore housing scam was brutally attacked in Meerut. Police are investigating the link between the assault and the ongoing scam litigation.
Two men were arrested after a brief exchange of fire with police in Delhi's Rani Bagh area, hours after they allegedly stabbed a 40-year-old man to death. The suspects were apprehended following a tip-off and sustained bullet injuries during the encounter.
Delhi Police have arrested Arbaaz Ali, a 20-year-old man wanted in connection with a murder case in Adarsh Nagar. Ali was apprehended following specific inputs about his movement. He confessed to attacking a couple with his associates, resulting in the death of the wife.
A 24-year-old woman of Bangladeshi origin was arrested in Rishikesh for allegedly living in India with forged documents. Police seized a fake Aadhaar card and other documents.
Sawan Barwal broke the national marathon record at the NN Marathon Rotterdam, clocking 2 hours 11 minutes and 58 seconds, surpassing the previous record set in 1978.
Pakistani security forces killed six terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, repelling an attack on a police post in Bannu district.
The Jharkhand High Court has summoned top police officials and forensic experts to address concerns about the investigation into a missing girl case, particularly regarding the identification of a recovered skeleton.
Young cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi received praise from Virat Kohli after his impressive performance in the IPL, where he scored 78 runs off 26 balls, leading Rajasthan Royals to victory.
Carlos Alcaraz will not defend his French Open title next month after tests on his injured wrist revealed he would not be ready in time, the world number two said on Friday.
A 70-year-old man in Jharkhand's Palamu district died by suicide at his home after an argument with his wife, according to police reports.
A 27-year-old man allegedly stabbed a woman and her daughter to death in Palghar district, Maharashtra, following a dispute over a marriage proposal. The accused then attempted suicide and is currently hospitalised.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 12 lakh for the family of Pandav Kumar, a delivery worker from Bihar who was shot dead in Delhi. The compensation includes Rs 8 lakh from the Labour Resources Department and Rs 4 lakh from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. The incident has sparked political debate in Bihar.
A 14-year-old boy was seriously injured in a blade attack in Delhi's Sultanpuri area following a quarrel. Police have registered an FIR and detained one juvenile suspect.
Gupta was on vacation in El Portal village in Miami with her daughter, Aria Talathi, when she dialled 911 at around 3.30 am on June 27 about a drowning in the pool at their short-term rental, the New York Post reported, citing the Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office.
Mirabai Chanu will miss the Asian Championships due to a shoulder injury sustained during the National Championships. Komal Kohar is expected to replace her in the Indian team.
Chennai Super Kings have signed Akash Madhwal as a replacement for the injured Ayush Mhatre for the remainder of the IPL 2026 season.
A senior citizen in Navi Mumbai was allegedly swindled of 64 lakh over four years by cyber fraudsters posing as insurance regulators and grievance officials.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of a report on alleged large-scale sexual exploitation of women and minor girls in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, following the arrest of a man for allegedly coercing a young woman into physical relations. The NCW has directed the Maharashtra Director General of Police to take immediate action and submit a detailed report within seven days.
Delhi Police have arrested five men from Rajasthan for allegedly robbing a woman's house in Hargovind Enclave, making off with cash and jewellery worth approximately Rs 45 lakh. The accused gained entry under false pretences, confined the woman, and stole valuables before fleeing. Police are still searching for one more suspect.
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